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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.10, 3,964.83 and 887.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.10, 3,964.83 and 887.97 is: 1,332.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.10 : 3,964.83 = 887.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.10/3,964.83 = 887.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.10x = 3,964.83 × 887.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.10x = 3,520,637.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,637.96/2,643.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.01

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